Diocesan News Notes

Monthly News and Information

News Notes

This information is updated on the first of every month.

Dates to Know
Presbyteral Council Meetings start at 2:30pm – SLC September 12 December 5 Diocesan Building Committee, BCR, 10 am December 15 Charter Review Board September 10 December 10 2024 Dates October… Read More
Office of Worship
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS SESSIONS The Office of Worship offers two different tracks for EMHC formation sessions: Track 1: for those who are NEW to the ministry, or who have been inactive… Read More
Formation Office of Faith Formation
CLAY Retreat September 28The Office of Faith Formation will be hosting a CLAY retreat September 28 at St. Anthony parish in Garden Plain. CLAY is a one-day retreat for high… Read More
Offices of Evangelization + Discipleship + Stewardship and Leadership in Missionary Discipleship
2024.2024 Stewardship Renewal theme: Go and Do Likewise – Luke 10:25-37 The original artwork will be revealed at A Gift Unveiled a Stewardship Evening. You should have received an order… Read More
Office of Development and Planned Giving
GIVING TUESDAY INFOThe Catholic Diocese of Wichita is excited to again participate in #iGiveCatholic Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, December 3rd! In our three years utilizing the #iGiveCatholic online platform, parishes,… Read More
Programs
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Young Athletes: Special Olympics of Kansas Every Wednesday from September 4–October 23, from 6:30 to 7:15 pm at St. Joseph School Gym (132 S Millwood). Young Athletes is an early childhood… Read More
Pro-Life Activities
Office of Respect Life and Social Justice
RESPECT LIFE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE 2024 | FLYER Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent, Our call to build a culture of life as missionary disciples! The conference serves to unite… Read More
Prayer for Priests
Office of Vicar for Priests
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their… Read More
Seminarians
Vocations
Recruiting Events: We are here to assist your efforts in recruiting the next generation of priests for our diocese.  Recruiting seminarians is an effort that encompasses all of our priests… Read More
Seminars & Retreats
Office of Marriage and Family Life
Finding the Passion of Christ in our Story Grief Group Study This 10-week begins Monday, September 9, at 7:30 pm in Bishop Gilmore A at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 645 N… Read More
Safe Environment Updates
Safe Environment Office
VIRTUS Monthly Bulletins – Instructions for Accessing Click here to access the VIRTUS website and log in to your account. Once you have logged in, click on the icon that… Read More
Nourish – Caregiving Support
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Office of Marriage and Family Life
Nourish – In Person Meetings A faith-based program designed to meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of family caregivers. Our Lady of Lourdes, Guadalupe Hall, Pittsburg: First Tuesday, 6:00… Read More